Sexual sins

[Devonboy]

In 1Thessalonians4 verse 6 it states 'The Lord will punish all those who commit such sins' therefore as a Christian would it mean that there would be no forgivenes if he/she got mixed up in sexual immorality?

 

[SabbathBlessings]

In 1Thessalonians4 verse 6 it states 'The Lord will punish all those who commit such sins' therefore as a Christian would it mean that there would be no forgivenes if he/she got mixed up in sexual immorality?

If we look at the story of King David, he also got caught up in this same sin and ended up paying dearly for it. He however repented and turned from his sin and was forgiven. There is no sin too big for God to forgive except the sin we don't ask His help on forsaking Pro 28:13 1 John 1:9

 

[timf]

1Th 4:6 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

avenger = ekdikos = puniusher

While the Christian does have his sins forgiven, his works will be judged;

1Co 3:15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

 

[SabbathBlessings]

1Th 4:6 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

avenger = ekdikos = puniusher

While the Christian does have his sins forgiven, his works will be judged;

1Co 3:15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

While we are judged based on our works, when we repent, confess our sins and turn from them and He forgives us, He remembers our sins and deeds (works) no more, so it's as if they didn't happen.

Heb 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”

Why when we look at Heb 11, the faith chapter, none of the hero's of faiths sins are even mentioned.

Why its very important to takes our sins to Christ, asking His helping in overcoming and forsaking Pro 28:13, while we can't do this on our own, through Christ all things are possible.

 

[DragonFox91]

In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul is saying he's setting up the church. Those who build it correctly after him will be rewarded. Those who don't will have it burned up. He's not talking about sexual sin (or purgatory) there.

Christ has has been accused & judged for us. All sin you can think of past, present, & future, is gone if we are in him. 1 Thessalonians 4 is talking about those not in Christ - they are doomed already

 

[Zceptre]

Short answer, no.

Long answer,

Lot (A man of mistakes) was removed from Sodom before its destruction and counted righteous later in scripture, showing clearly it is not our righteousness, but Christ's that saves us. Jesus is faithful, even when we are not. (2 Peter 2:7)

For a Christian, we are in a relationship with the Lord Jesus. This doesn't mean we get to "do whatever we want" and "get away with it."

What it means, is that we are in a relationship.

If we fall into some sinful foolishness, the Lord Jesus knows our hearts and whether we are stumbling or whether we are just a rebel and trying to have our forgiveness and keep sinning too. We run back to Him, not away (Adam and Eve lesson examples *not* to follow) and let God "clothe" us in His love and forgiveness, confessing our sin to Him and not trying to hide from Him. (1 John 1:9)

There is no "getting away" with sin, as all sin has consequences. But the eternal consequence is removed for God's children covered by Jesus' blood and given His righteousness.

If we fall into sexual sin, we should not linger in it. If we are committing sin and feel conviction, that is God telling us, in our heart, to get OUT of it.

He loves us, and is a GOOD Father, always leading us into Holiness, into a closer walk with Him, and away from sin. Gentle and helpful, caring and forgiving.

But we should not allow ourselves to take advantage of His goodness, love, and forgiveness. Rather we should be changed all the more into people who find the sin we found ourself in more disgusting in that it pulls us away from the only person that loves us like He can.

It is the GOODNESS of God that leads us into repentance and a changed heart that wants to avoid sin at all costs. (Romans 2:4)

Being in a relationship with Christ the King, we can learn to be faithful though we fall, because He made a way to pick us up when He died on the cross to forgive us.

God knows who is seeking sin and who is seeking His heart.

If we fall, we should not beat ourselves up but remember the principle of First Love.

He loved us first.... which means He knew we would fail and died for us anyway, and we shouldn't give up on Him because He will never give up on us and He proved it. (1 John 4:19) (Romans 8:32)

Walking with Lord Jesus is a relationship, and He is the strong one in the relationship.

He loves us immeasurably. (John 15:13) (John 15:15) (John 6:37)